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Which bones bound the cranial cavity?
Which bones bound the cranial cavity?
- Ethmoid and sphenoid bones (correct)
- Frontal and parietal bones
- Temporal and occipital bones
- Mandible and maxilla
Which layer of the meninges is closest to the brain?
Which layer of the meninges is closest to the brain?
- Dura mater
- Arachnoid mater
- Pia mater (correct)
- Periosteal layer
What is the function of the dural folds in the cranial cavity?
What is the function of the dural folds in the cranial cavity?
- To divide the cranial cavity into compartments (correct)
- To cushion the brain
- To provide blood supply to the brain
- To protect the brain from trauma
Which dural venous sinus is located between the two layers of the dura mater?
Which dural venous sinus is located between the two layers of the dura mater?
What is the most probable diagnosis for the patient with severe headache, diplopia, redness, and swelling of one eye?
What is the most probable diagnosis for the patient with severe headache, diplopia, redness, and swelling of one eye?